TERMITES

Etymology 1

Noun

termites

plural of termite

Etymology 2

Noun

termites

plural of termes

Anagrams

• emitters, meritest

Source: Wiktionary


TERMITE

Ter"mite, n.; pl. Termites. Etym: [F. See Termes.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of pseudoneoropterous insects belonging to Termes and allied genera; -- called also white ant. See Illust. of White ant.

Note: They are very abundant in tropical countries, and are noted for their destructive habits, their large nests, their remarkable social instincts, and their division of labor among the polymorphic individuals of several kinds. Besides the males and females, each nest has ordinary workers, and large-headed individuals called soldiers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 November 2024

SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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